Web Developer

UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology; Hirael; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institute in the UK is hiring a Web Developer to enhance and maintain its digital presence. This role requires strong Drupal skills, both front- and back-end development experience, and offers opportunities for professional growth. Responsibilities include developing Drupal themes, managing hosting, and collaborating with teams on web architecture. Benefits include generous annual leave, a solid pension contribution, and flexible working options.

Benefits

27 days annual leave, rising to 29 days after five years

10% employer pension contribution

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

24/7 access to wellbeing support

Flexible working opportunities

Qualifications

• Experienced Drupal web developer with over 2 years of experience.
• Knowledge of both front- and back-end development.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-specialist audiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and optimise Drupal themes using Twig, SASS, CSS and JavaScript.
• Build and maintain custom modules to extend Drupal functionality.
• Manage support tickets and communicate with end users in a timely manner.

Skills

Drupal web development

PHP

JavaScript

HTML

CSS

Git

Twig

Sass

Education

Degree in computer science or equivalent (2:1 or higher)

Tools

Drupal 10

Drush

Composer

Linux

Job description

Are you a Web Developer looking for a unique opportunity to make a national impact? If so, join our team! The post holder will play a key role in developing and maintaining the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology’s (UKCEH) digital presence. They will be responsible for enhancing, upgrading, building, and provisioning Drupal websites and other web assets to a high standard, ensuring they are robust, efficient, and aligned with organisational objectives. In addition, the role offers opportunities to collaborate with the Information Security team to help manage and mitigate security risks and vulnerabilities across UKCEH’s digital infrastructure. Your main responsibilities will include:

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and optimise Drupal themes using Twig, SASS, CSS and JavaScript
• Build and maintain custom modules to extend Drupal functionality.
• Work with core Drupal APIs and third‑party modules to integrate new features and functionality.
• Stay current with Drupal core updates and wider ecosystem.
• Manage code using Git and GitHub
• Troubleshoot and resolve bugs and issues.
• Set up content for the UKCEH websites in accordance with brand and accessibility guidelines.
• Train end users and create training material.
• Manage support tickets and communicate with end users in a timely manner.
• Work collaboratively with Communications & Engagement and Business Development Teams to provide input and direction to information architecture, design, content templates and functional specifications.
• Assist in the management of the web hosting provision for UKCEH’s Drupal websites – currently via Pantheon.

Required Qualifications

• Experienced Drupal web developer (2+ years).
• Experience managing web hosting provision for Drupal 10, including Views and other key modules, along with creating and maintaining custom modules and themes.
• Knowledge of Drupal 10.
• Knowledge of both front‑ and back‑end development.
• Knowledge of developing accessible websites and applications.
• A degree (2:1 or higher) in computer science or equivalent.
• Understanding of the digital environment for research institutes.
• Drush, Composer, PHP, JavaScript / jQuery, HTML, responsive CSS and Sass, Twig, Git.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical concepts to non‑specialist audiences.

Desirable Skills

• Drupal 11.
• Linux command line scripting.
• Using MS SharePoint and Teams.
• Web analytics and reporting.
• Pantheon toolset, including Terminus.
• Cloudflare.
• Knowledge of JavaScript front‑end frameworks.
• Static Site Generators.

You’ll be joining a leading independent, not‑for‑profit research institute committed to recruiting talented people like you, supporting your career progression, and giving you the environment and resources you need to thrive at UKCEH. Working at UKCEH is rewarding. Our science makes a real difference, enabling people and the environment to prosper, and enrich society. We are the custodians of a wealth of environmental data collected by UKCEH and its predecessors over the course of more than 60 years.

Benefits

• 27 days annual leave, rising to 29 days after five years, plus 3 days for our Christmas closure
• 10% employer pension contribution
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave (subject to qualifying requirements)
• 24/7 access to support for physical, mental, social, health, or financial wellbeing, plus trained Welfare Officers
• Flexible working opportunities
• And much more…